Get Involved

Engage Your Church

You are the light of the world... Let your light shine before others so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven." (Matthew 5:14, 16 NRSV)

Why involve your church?
By involving your church you are putting your faith and love into action in a meaningful and powerful way. Each Habitat home that your church builds or helps build serves as a lasting reminder of God's grace. It is difficult to ignore such a tangible expression of love. The community notices when people work together as an instrument of God's love. Within and among congregations, people experience a strong sense of unity and purpose when together they reach out to their neighbours in need.

How your congregation can help:

• Pray for the work of Habitat for Humanity and families in need throughout Canada
  
• Sponsor a Home
  
• Make a cash donation
  
• Offer in-kind goods and services
  
• Gather members of the congregation to volunteer on the building site (no experience necessary)
  
• Provide meals and snacks for workers during a build project
  
• Involve your youth group
  
  • Take part in a build
    
  • Organize a fundraiser
    
• Invite a Habitat representative to speak at your church to increase awareness
  
• Study groups can read and discuss "The Theology of the Hammer" by Millard Fuller (call 1-800-667-5137 to purchase a copy). This publication outlines Habitat's biblical principles.

Every House Is a Sermon